Last updated June 20, 2026
There are currently 3,740 active grants for youth programs in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
Grants for youth programs support after-school, summer learning, mentoring, recreation, and enrichment activities for young people. Federal funding flows largely through the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers program (administered by state education agencies under the U.S. Department of Education's ESSA) and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), while private funders such as the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation back youth development nationwide. Local community foundations, United Way chapters, and corporate giving programs round out the field.
Legacy Program Status: Active and ongoing. Foundation-laying phase for long-term impact projects. Geographic Scope: San Diego Tijuana region (binational) Partner: UC San Diego Design Lab (lead…
Legacy San Jose Alviso Youth Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Legacy San Jose Alviso Youth foundation Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary The Legacy San Jose Alviso Youth Foundation Grant…
Lehigh County COVID-19 Relief Nonprofit Block Grant Program Status: Application period closed (deadline was September 30, 2022) Geographic Scope: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Administering…
Lenawee YOUTH Council Grants Geographic Scope: Lenawee County, Michigan Focus Areas: Youth-based projects and community service Background: The Lenawee YOUTH Council (LYC) is a program of the Lenawee…
Leo Conroy Equitation Grant Status: Active annual grant program Background: Established in 2015 to honor long-time horseman Leo Conroy, who co-managed the National Horse Show and was Chairman of the…
Leonette Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnie B. Leonette Family Foundation Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Minnie B. Leonette Family Foundation, established in 1994, focuses on…
Les Dames d'Escoffier Washington DC - Community Grants Program Geographic Scope: Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and surrounding regions (Maryland, Virginia, Delaware) Funder: Les Dames…
Leslie Scott Imagine Grant Award Overview: An annual award given to a funded project through the Bill Wooten Endowment Fund that best represents former OCF General Manager Leslie Scott's…
Letha's Youth Outdoors Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Indiana Native Plant Society Amount: US $50 - US $700 Last Updated: September 11, 2024 Summary Letha's Youth Outdoors Fund Grant provides…
Letter of Intent Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia Amount: US $14,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Letter of Intent Grant…
Letters 2 Santa Funder: Benton Community Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: Benton County, Indiana Purpose: Santa spreads holiday cheer to local organizations the week before Christmas each year. How…
Lewis McManus Memorial Fund - Education for Disadvantaged Youth Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beckley Area Foundation Amount: Up to US $9,000 Last Updated: July 09, 2025 Summary The Lewis McManus…
Lexus of Stevens Creek Volunteer Scholarship ("The Final 5") Overview: Started in 2013 to honor five extraordinary young individuals who have distinguished themselves through outstanding volunteer…
LGBT Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The LGBT Fund, managed by the Erie Community Foundation, aims to…
LGBTQ Fund Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Appalachian Community Fund Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: December 14, 2025 Summary The LGBTQ Fund Grant Program, offered by the Appalachian…
LGBTQ Support Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 01, 2026 Summary The LGBTQ Support Grants aim to foster…
Liberty Mutual Foundation- Discretionary Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Liberty Mutual Foundation Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The Liberty Mutual Foundation offers discretionary grants to…
LibertyGives Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: LibertyGives Foundation Last Updated: November 16, 2025 Summary The LibertyGives Foundation, established in 2007, focuses on enhancing charitable…
Library Grant Cycle (Bernard Carl and Shirley Rosen Library Fund) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Tompkins County Amount: US $500 - US $16,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary…
Life Change Camper Fund Overview: A scholarship program that provides financial assistance to youth to attend Word of Life Camps during the summer. Geographic Scope: New York and Florida camp…
Funding ranges from federal formula and competitive grants for after-school and summer learning, to foundation grants for mentoring, recreation, and enrichment, to small corporate and community-foundation awards. The largest dedicated federal source is the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, which supports academic enrichment during out-of-school time at high-poverty schools and community organizations. OJJDP also funds mentoring, delinquency prevention, and youth intervention programs.
Funders include federal agencies (the U.S. Department of Education through 21st CCLC and OJJDP within the Department of Justice), national foundations such as the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and the Wallace Foundation, and corporate philanthropy. Community foundations and local United Way chapters are often the most accessible sources for grassroots youth organizations.
Eligibility varies by funder. Federal programs like 21st CCLC typically require schools, districts, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, or parks and recreation departments to apply, often in partnership. Most foundation grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status or a fiscal sponsor. Review each funder's guidelines for geographic focus, target age groups, and program-type restrictions before applying.